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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.13, 1,370.34 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.13, 1,370.34 and 451.62 is: 677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.13 : 1,370.34 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.13/1,370.34 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.13x = 1,370.34 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.13x = 618,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,872.95/914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.01

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